New Western Mapping for Spring 2025
Compiled by: Michael Smith and Ken Rockwell
| ALASKA | COLORADO | NEW MEXICO | WYOMING |
| ALBERTA | HAWAII | OREGON | |
| ARIZONA | IDAHO | TEXAS | |
| BRITISH COLUMBIA | MONTANA | UTAH | |
| CALIFORNIA | NEVADA | WASHINGTON |
Provinces, regions, and states represented in this list below.
Note: not seeing much published in paper the last few months. Therefore, repeating links from a previous issue for state and provincial websites containing digital maps.
ALASKA
Bull, K.F., Stevens, D.S.P., Gillis, R.J., Wolken, G.J., and Balazs, M.S., 2024, Geology and geologic hazards in the Whittier area, Southcentral Alaska: Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys Preliminary Interpretive Report 2024-4, 21 p., 1 sheet, scale 1:50,000. https://doi.org/10.14509/31426
Hubbard, T.D., and Daanen, R.P., 2025, Debris flow hazard evaluation in Sitka, Alaska (poster): American Geophysical Union Conference, December 9-13, 2024: Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys, 1 sheet. https://doi.org/10.14509/31474
Hubbard, T.D., and Wolken, G.J., 2024, Surficial-geologic map of the Kivalina area, northwest Alaska: Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys Preliminary Interpretive Report 2024-8, 5 p., 1 sheet, scale 1:50,000. https://doi.org/10.14509/31300
Nicolazzo, J.A., and Larsen, M.C., 2025, Landslide hazard susceptibility mapping for Haines, Alaska (poster): American Geophysical Union conference, December 9-13, 2024: Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys, 1 sheet. https://doi.org/10.14509/31477
Salisbury, J.B., 2024, Landslide hazard susceptibility mapping in Homer, Alaska: Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys Report of Investigation 2024-3, 21 p., 3 sheets, scale 1:13,500. https://doi.org/10.14509/31155
Werdon, M.B., Newberry, R.J., Athey, J.E., Szumigala, D.J., Freeman, L.K., Burns, L.E., and Hicks, S.A., 2024, Bedrock geologic map of the Big Hurrah-Council-Bluff area, southern Seward Peninsula, Alaska: Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys Report of Investigation 2024-7, 20 p., 1 sheet, scale 1:50,000. https://doi.org/10.14509/31308
For recent maps from the Alaska Bureau of Mines and Geology, access their catalog online at: Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys https://dggs.alaska.gov/
ALBERTA
For new PDF base maps see the Geospatial Maps Centre.
International Travel Maps (Firm),; ITMB Publishing Ltd. International travel maps Alberta :
scale 1:940,000 : Calgary, Edmonton, Banff, Jasper, Lake Louise, 2025 4th edition. 1 map : both sides, color ; on sheet 69 x 99 cm, folded to 25 x 11 cm. ISBN: 9781771290340 177129034X
MapArt (Firm). Alberta : includes township roads and range roads : back road atlas, 2025. 1 atlas (xvi, 272 pages) : maps, colour ; 28 cm. ISBN: 9781553876137 155387613X
Yusuke Ujimiya; Mark Ramsay, (Cartographer); Dinh Cuong Tran; Lan Joyce. International Travel Maps southern Alberta & Saskatchewan : scale 1:900,000 : Edmonton, Calgary, Regina, Saskatoon, 2024 1st edition. Map 2 maps on 1 sheet : both sides, color ; both 68 x 99 cm, sheet 69 x 100 cm, folded to 25 x 10 cm. ISBN: 9781771297332 1771297336
ARIZONA
Benchmark Maps (Firm). Arizona recreation map, 2024. 1 map : color ; 79 x 65 cm, on sheet 86 x 69 cm, folds to 11 x 23 cm. ISBN: 9780783499710 078349971X
Dent, Bonnie. Discovery Map Grand Canyon : Williams & Historic Route 66, Arizona, Free souvenir map & guide, 21st edition – 2024-2025. 1 map : color ; 44 x 85 cm, folded to 23 x 10 cm. OCLC: 1492380728
Discovery Map (Firm). Cave Creek, Arizona discovery map, 2024. 1 map : color ; 33 x 46 cm, on sheet 44 x 56 cm, folded to 22 x 29 cm. OCLC: 1482028106
Discovery Map (Firm). Flagstaff & vicinity, Arizona souvenir map & guide, 2024, 23rd edition. 1 map : color ; 54 x 85 cm, folded to 23 x 10 cm. OCLC: 1492380920
United States. Forest Service. Kanab Creek Wilderness, Kaibab National Forest, Arizona, 2024. 1 map : color ; 84 x 87 cm, on sheet 92 x 92 cm, folded to 23 x 11 cm. OCLC: 1467812236
United States. Forest Service. Southwestern Region. Superstition Wilderness, Tonto National Forest, Arizona, 2024. 1 map : color ; 89 x 128 cm, folded to 24 x 11 cm. ISBN: 9781628112344 1628112344
Arizona Geological Survey https://library.azgs.arizona.edu/. Filter to “digital geologic maps” or “contributed maps” for 40+ new geologic maps released in 2024.
BRITISH COLUMBIA
International Travel Maps (Firm). International Travel Maps British Columbia : scale 1:1,350,000 : Vancouver, 2024, 10th edition. 1 map : both sides, color, plastic ; on sheet 99 x 69 cm, folded to 25 x 11 cm. ISBN: 9781771291101 1771291109
Mussio, Russell Mussio. Manitoba : backroad mapbook, 2025, 4th edition. 1 atlas. ISBN: 9781989175354 198917535X
Mussio, Russell and Wesley Mussio. Backroad mapbooks, Thompson Okanagan BC :
adventure, topographic maps & guide, 2025, 7th edition. 1 atlas. ISBN: 9781989175422 1989175422
Mussio, Russell and Wesley Mussio. Backroad mapbooks, Vancouver, coast & mountains BC :
adventure, topographic maps & guide, 2025, 7th edition.1 atlas. ISBN: 9781989175439 1989175430
Ujimiya, Yusuke, Mark Ramsay, (Cartographer), Dinh Cuong Tran and Lan Joyce. International Travel Maps Yukon & British Columbia North : scale 1:1,400,000, 1:900,000 : Whitehorse, Dawson City, Watson Lake, 2025, 11th edition. 2 maps on 1 sheet : both sides, color ; 99 x 68 cm and 68 x 99 cm, sheet 100 x 69 cm, folded to 25 x 11 cm. ISBN: 9781771299237 1771299231
British Columbia Geological Survey Branch
Under “Publications,” search by series. Maps may be found under Geoscience maps, Open files, and Oil and gas maps, or search “map” for everything. Some listed series have not had new items in many years.
CALIFORNIA
DeLorme (Firm). California : detailed topographic maps : updated recreation sites, campgrounds, fishing, 2024, Seventh edition. 1 atlas (160 pages) : color maps ; 40 cm. ISBN: 9781946494504 194649450X
Discovery Map (Firm). Santa Monica, California 2024-2025. 1 map : color ; 33 x 50 cm. OCLC: 1501648588
Eureka Cartography (Firm). Central Coast California, 2024. 1 map : color ; on sheet 46 x 51 cm, folded to 23 x 10 cm. OCLC: 1484664502
ITMB Publishing Ltd. California : San Francisco, Los Angeles ; scale 1:900,000, 2024, 2nd edition. 1 map : both sides, color ; 136 x 107 cm, sheet 69 x 100 cm, folded to 25 x 11 cm.ISBN: 9781771291842 1771291842
Middleton, Andrew. Diving Monterey : an Atlas, 2024. 1 atlas (32 pages) : aerial maps, illustrations ; 28 cm + 5 maps. Includes aerial maps of different beaches with additional information on the maps such as bathymetric lines and areas of interests./ Each map accompanied with text : description of area, access, amenities, and hazards./ Additional 5 loose maps of beaches./ Includes color illustrations of Fauna found in Monterey bay./ Includes index on back cover. OCLC: 1468623607
United States. Forest Service. Pacific Southwest Region, Sierra National Forest (Agency : U.S.). Kaiser Wilderness, Sierra National Forest, California, 2024. 1 maps : color, plastic-treated ; 58 x 71 cm, on sheet 69 x 81 cm, folded to 23 x 11 cm. OCLC: 1464292951
California Geological Survey https://www.conservation.ca.gov/cgs/.
The “Publications” page has a link to a “Publications announcements” page (at bottom of screen) where newly published maps will be noted in blog-style, newest announcements at the top. Also, check out the Maps page.
COLORADO
Colorado. Tourism Office; Colorado. Department of Transportation. Colorado, official map to scenery & adventure, 2024. 1 map : color ; 52 x 66 cm, on sheet 64 x 91 cm, folded to 22 x 11 cm. OCLC: 1479753168
Discovery Map (Firm). Boulder, Colorado discovery map, 2024. 1 map : color ; 46 x 44 cm, on sheet 56 x 44 cm.OCLC: 1482031787
Discovery Map (Firm). Durango, Colorado discovery map, 2024. 1 map : color ; on sheet 57 x 44 cm, folded to 29 x 22 cm. OCLC: 1482027544
Discovery Map (Firm). Estes Park, Colorado, discovery map, 2024. 1 map : both sides, color ; on sheet 44 x 64 cm, folded to 22 x 32 cm. OCLC: 1482027857
National Geographic Maps (Firm); United States. National Forest Service; Colorado. Parks and Wildlife. Buena Vista, Collegiate Peaks, 2024. 1 map : both sides, color, plastic-treated ; 69 x 107 cm, on sheet 82 x 56 cm, folded to 19 x 11 cm. ISBN: 9781566953252 1566953251
National Geographic Maps (Firm). Colorado 14ers North : Front, Mosquito, Tenmile, and Sawatch Ranges, 2024. 1 atlas (10 unnumbered pages, 18 double pages) : color, synthetic ; 24 cm. ISBN: 9781566956994 1566956994
National Geographic Maps (Firm), United States. National Forest Service. Pisgah Ranger District, Pisgah National Forest, 2024. 1 map : both sides, color, plastic ; sheet 96 x 65 cm, folded to 24 x 11 cm. ISBN: 9781566953320 1566953324
National Geographic Maps (Firm); United States. National Forest Service; Colorado. Parks and Wildlife. Salida, St. Elmo, Mount Shavano, 2024. 1 map : both sides, color, plastic-treated ; 68 x 1047 cm, on sheet 81 x 56 cm, folded to 20 x 11 cm. ISBN: 9781566953504 1566953502
Raven Maps. Colorado Fourteeners: fine art print map. 1 map, scale undetermined. Maple Plain, Minnesota: Raven Maps, pub. 2025. Available in three sizes (Small 1:750K, Medium 1:625k, and Large 1:500K) at: https://www.ravenmaps.com/colorado-fourteeners-elevation-tints-map.html
United States. Forest Service. Rocky Mountain Region. Arapaho & Roosevelt National Forests, Colorado : forest visitor map, 2024. 1 map : both sides, color ; on sheet 91 x 102 cm, folded to 23 x 11 cm. ISBN: 9781628111286 1628111283
Colorado Geological Survey https://coloradogeologicalsurvey.org/
To find the newest publications, go to the Publications page and change the display to “Sort by latest.” Direct link: https://coloradogeologicalsurvey.org/publications/?orderby=date. All publications are listed together; there is no easy list of maps here. But there is also a “Map portal” for all geospatial resources, and you can “Sign up for occasional announcements.” See: https://coloradogeologicalsurvey.org/gis-data-map-portal/
HAWAII
Nothing to report.
IDAHO
DiFiori, Russell V., et al. Geologic map of the Black Hawk quadrangle, Idaho County, Idaho. 1 map, scale 1:24,000. Idaho Geological Survey digital web map no. 222, pub. in 2024. Online at: https://www.idahogeology.org/product/DWM-222
DiFiori, Russell V., et al. Geologic map of the Lick Point quadrangle, Idaho County, Idaho. 1 map, scale 1:24,000. Idaho Geological Survey digital web map no. 221, pub. in 2024. Online at: https://www.idahogeology.org/product/DWM-221
U.S. Forest Service. Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests, Clearwater National Forest : forest visitor map, Idaho. 1 map, scale 1:126,720. Missoula, Montana: U.S. Forest Service, published in 2024. ISBN: 9781628110401; OCLC: 1492157532
Idaho Geological Survey https://www.idahogeology.org/
New publications page: https://www.idahogeology.org/maps-pubs-data/new-publications. Also, on the page to “Search Publication Catalog,” the available items are listed with the most recent ones first. https://www.idahogeology.org/products
MONTANA
Montana Dept. of Transportation. Bicycling the big sky : highway information for bicyclists. 1 map, scale ca. 1:1,774,080. Helena: The Department, pub. 2024. OCLC: 1474566526
U.S. Forest Service. Flathead National Forest, Spotted Bear Ranger District, forest visitor map, Montana. 1 map, scale 1:100,000. Missoula, Montana: U.S. Forest Service, pub. 2024. ISBN: 9781628110395; OCLC: 1468313924
For recent maps from the Montana Bureau of Mines and Geology, access their catalog online at: https://www.mbmg.mtech.edu/mbmgcat/catmain.asp
NEVADA
Nothing to report.
Nevada Bureau of Mines and Geology https://nbmg.unr.edu/
The publications page has a list of “New Products” on the right, or one can select “Maps” and pull up a list that can be sorted with “Newest” displaying first; see: https://pubs.nbmg.unr.edu/Maps-s/1859.htm
NEW MEXICO
Benchmark Maps (Firm) and East View Information Services. New Mexico recreation map: National Parks & Monuments, campgrounds, RV parks, State Parks, wildlife areas, historic sites, boating, fishing, hunting units, Albuquerque & Santa Fe maps & guides, 2025, 1 map : color ; 87 x 69 cm, folded to 24 x 11 cm. ISBN: 9780783499758 0783499752
United States. Forest Service. Chama River Canyon & Dome wildernesses, Santa Fe & Carson national forests, New Mexico : Topographic wilderness map, 2024. 2 maps : both sides, color ; 136 x 93 cm, on sheet 69 x 81 cm, folded to 23 x 11 cm. OCLC: 1463574249
United States. Forest Service. Southwestern Region. Superstition Wilderness, Tonto National Forest, Arizona 2024. 1 map : color ; 89 x 128 cm, folded to 24 x 11 cm. ISBN: 9781628112344 1628112344
New Mexico Bureau of Geology and Mineral Resources https://geoinfo.nmt.edu/
From their publications page, find the link to “Recent maps,” which are listed with the newest first: https://geoinfo.nmt.edu/publications/maps/recent.cfml The list goes only so far back, so use the “Geologic map search” page to search by a given year for other recent maps.
NORTHWESTERN STATES
International Travel Maps. Idaho, Montana, & Wyoming: scale 1:1,000,000. 1 map, scale 1:1M. Richmond, B.C.: International Travel Maps, pub. 2024. ISBN: 9781771293600; OCLC: 1501649722
OREGON
Aaron Carapella. Tribal nations of Oregon, 2024. 1 map : color ; 32 x 37 cm, on sheet 46 x 61 cm. OCLC: 1483235931
Benchmark Maps (Firm). Oregon recreation map : detailed roads, campgrounds, parks & monuments, wildlife areas, boating & fishing, wildlife management areas, public lands, historic Oregon Trail, 2024. 1 map : color ; 64 x 83 cm, on sheet 68 x 87 cm, folded to 23 x 11 cmISBN: 9780783499666 0783499663
National Geographic Maps (Firm); United States. National Park Service; United States. National Forest Service. Olympic National Park, 2024. 1 map : both sides, color, plastic-treated ; on sheet 97 x 65 cm, folded to 24 x 11 cm.. ISBN: 9781566954020 1566954029
Oregon. Department of Forestry. Lands managed by the State Forests Division, 2025 [February 18, 2025 edition]. 1 online resource (1 map). OCLC: 1503500698. Available at: https://www.oregon.gov/odf/working/Documents/StateForestsLandsMap_OLDVersion.pdf
United States. Bureau of Land Management. Vale District, Malheur River Country : BLM Vale District – Central, 2024. 1 map : both sides, color ; 159 x 97 cm, sheet 92 x 122 cm, folded to 23 x 11 cm. ISBN: 9781628115574 1628115572
United States. Bureau of Land Management; United States. Forest Service; United States. Bureau of Land Management. Lakeview District. Upper Klamath Basin, 2024. 1 map : both sides, color ; on sheet 92 x 112 cm, folded to 23 x 11 cm. ISBN: 9781628115727 1628115726
United States. Forest Service. Pacific Northwest Region. Sweet Home Ranger District, Willamette National Forest, Oregon : including Middle Santiam and Menagerie Wilderness, 2024. 1 map : color ; 89 x 113 cm, on sheet 97 x 121 cm, folded to 24 x 11 cm. ISBN: 9781628116014 1628116013
Oregon Department of Geology and Mineral Industries https://www.oregongeology.org/
On their “Publications Center page, there is a running list of the most recent products on the right. Or check individual series, particularly “Geologic Map Series” and “Open-file Reports.” These are listed with newest products at the top. https://www.oregongeology.org/pubs/pubsearch.html
SOUTHWESTERN STATES
Reise Know-How Verlag. Landkarte USA 07, Südwest = USA, Southwest. 1 map, scale 1:1.250.000. In German. Bielefeld, Germany: Reise Know-How Peter Rump GmbH, pub. 2025. ISBN: 9783831774807; OCLC: 1501961816
TEXAS
Discovery Map (Firm), Galveston Island, Texas 2024-2025, 2024. 1 map : color ; 33 x 50 cm. OCLC: 1485476951
Lambert, Mark (Archivist), James Harkins, Brian A Stauffer and Patrick Walsh, (Historical research and outreach specialist). Texas takes shape : a history in maps from the General Land Office, 2025, First edition. 1 atlas. ISBN: 9781477330920 1477330925
Texas Bureau of Economic Geology https://www.beg.utexas.edu/. See the publications “store” and search the STATEMAPS section, where most new map products are listed. Or use the Interactive Map Search.
UTAH
McKean, Adam, et al. Interim geologic map of the Salt Lake City North quadrangle, Salt Lake and Davis counties, Utah. 1 online map, scale 1:24,000; Utah Geological Survey Open-file report 768DM, released November 2024. Online at: https://doi.org/10.34191/OFR-768DM
U.S. Forest Service. Lone Peak & Mount Timpanogos Wildernesses, Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forests, Utah: wilderness map. 1 map, scale 1:31,680. Ogden, Utah: U.S. Forest Service, pub. 2024. ISBN: 9781628113181; OCLC: 1493522037
U.S. Forest Service. Mount Olympus & Twin Peaks Wildernesses, Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forests, Utah: wilderness map. 1 map, scale 1:31,680. Ogden, Utah: U.S. Forest Service, pub. 2024. ISBN: 9781628113174; OCLC: 1493521649
Utah Geological Survey https://geology.utah.gov/
There is a new publications page containing all formats, but there is a specific tab for new maps. https://geology.utah.gov/map-pub/publications/new-maps-publications/#tab-id-3
WASHINGTON
Leavenworth Chamber of Commerce (Wash.). Leavenworth Washington, 2024. 1 map : color ; 40 x 45 cm, folded to 23 x 11 cm. OCLC: 1484680126
Scenic Washington State (Firm); Washington (State). Department of Transportation; Washington (State). Tourism Office. Washington state scenic byways, 2024. 2 maps on 1 sheet : color ; 52 x 70 cm, on sheet 68 x 91 cm, folded to 23 x 10 cm. OCLC: 1467253010
Skjelset, Mary and Heidi Radlinski. Hiking guide & trail map bundle : Mount Rainier National Park, 2024, Fifth edition. 3 maps on 1 sheet (1 main map + 2 area maps) : both sides, color, plastic-treated, folded ; 25 x 37 cm, 11 x 21 cm and 13 x 21 cm, on sheet 26 x 38 cm, folded to 24 x 11 cm + 1 guidebook (vii, 127 pages : maps ; 18 cm). ISBN: 9781493077564 1493077562 9781566953450 1566953456 9781493077557 1493077554
Visit Seattle (Organization). Visit Seattle map : downtown, Pike Place & Puget Sound, 2024-25, 2024. 1 map : color ; 30 x 45 cm on sheet 43 x 55 cm, folded to 22 x 9 cm. OCLC: 1484503533
Washington Division of Geology and Earth Resources https://www.dnr.wa.gov/geology
A Publications list is released every few months at: https://file.dnr.wa.gov/publications/ger_publications_list.pdf
Current maps are published as part of the “Map Series,”, and occasionally as an “Open-file Report,” both numbered by year and number (for example “2024-01”).
WYOMING
Benchmark Maps. Wyoming recreation map. 1 map, scale 1:750,000. Santa Barbara, Calif.: Benchmark Maps, published 2025. ISBN: 9780783499215; OCLC: 1493599194.
DeLorme (Firm). Wyoming: detailed topographic maps : updated recreation sites, campgrounds, fishing. 1 atlas (72 pages), scales differ. Yarmouth, Maine: DeLorme, 11th edition, 2024. ISBN: 9781946494894; OCLC: 1473353878.
Wyoming State Geological Survey https://www.wsgs.wyo.gov/
From the publications tab, “Map search” brings you to the geologic mapping page that includes a list of all maps, with the most recent products at the top. https://www.wsgs.wyo.gov/wyoming-geology/mapping.aspx